Rejuventating, Repairing or Restoring Your Balenciaga

[rosewang924]

Hello- I am 5’11, and I do not feel it is that big at all. ( I do like somewhat bigger bags though). There is a Day Club subforum here. Have you checked that out to see if anyone posted any modeling pictures? Maybe someone close to your height? I would provide the link for you, but I am not very savvy with how to do that

Thank you, I did find that subforum.

 

[Angelbethanh]

Hi all! I just purchased my first new to me Balenciaga bag- a light colored work. I also grabbed a really well loved wallet for €20 that I want to try and bring back to life. For the light colors, what conditioner do you recommend?

I’m also located in Europe, so that makes getting some things more difficult. The bag is in great shape, the wallet will need a lot of work, but it’s a project

 

[muchstuff]

Hi all! I just purchased my first new to me Balenciaga bag- a light colored work. I also grabbed a really well loved wallet for €20 that I want to try and bring back to life. For the light colors, what conditioner do you recommend?

I’m also located in Europe, so that makes getting some things more difficult. The bag is in great shape, the wallet will need a lot of work, but it’s a project

I prefer Leather CPR if you can get it.

 

[ima_delr]

Good luck on your little treasures. I have always used Collonil Luxe Cream for delicate leather even if it’s light-colored.

 

[ima_delr]

Hi all! I just purchased my first new to me Balenciaga bag- a light colored work. I also grabbed a really well loved wallet for €20 that I want to try and bring back to life. For the light colors, what conditioner do you recommend?

I’m also located in Europe, so that makes getting some things more difficult. The bag is in great shape, the wallet will need a lot of work, but it’s a project

Above message in response to this. Sorry, using my phone

 

[Angelbethanh]

Good luck on your little treasures. I have always used Collonil Luxe Cream for delicate leather even if it’s light-colored.

Thanks for the reply! So this one? How often do you use it? I’m so nervous to apply it for the first time.

Have you tried their waterproofing spray?

 

[Runnurse21]

Might be a little hard to see, because the lighting was bad. But this is a picture of my ink work that Is new to me! I took a picture of one side after cleaning with leather CPR, and the other side before being treated. It turned out very soft and it restored the glow to it! I’m very happy with the results! The left side has been cleaned.

 

[Runnurse21]

The bottom picture is just after I have applied the leather CPR, but prior to buffing and rubbing off the excess.

 

[ima_delr]

Thanks for the reply! So this one? How often do you use it? I’m so nervous to apply it for the first time.

Have you tried their waterproofing spray?

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Yes, that one. I only use it when I feel like my bag’s dirty. Maybe twice a year or once even.. I’ve tried their waterproofing spray and it works but I would just use it on shoes rather than bags.. Hope this helps

 

[samfalstaff]

I have three Firsts from 2003/2004 that are in need of corner and handle repair (mostly darkening). I was thinking of sending them to Lovin' My Bags. Does anyone have any experience with sending oldies to LMB for handle and corner repair? Thanks.

 

[muchstuff]

I have three Firsts from 2003/2004 that are in need of corner and handle repair (mostly darkening). I was thinking of sending them to Lovin' My Bags. Does anyone have any experience with sending oldies to LMB for handle and corner repair? Thanks.

Chat with @Conni618 and @fayden.

 

[fayden]

I have three Firsts from 2003/2004 that are in need of corner and handle repair (mostly darkening). I was thinking of sending them to Lovin' My Bags. Does anyone have any experience with sending oldies to LMB for handle and corner repair? Thanks.

LMB is really good at restoring handles and corners but they are pricey. Easily costs $350 for both. $195 for handles only. And depending on the corner wear it adds on more. Corners can be anywhere $100 and up I would say. Depends how bad it is. And you have to pay shipping both ways so I factor that into the cost.

 

[samfalstaff]

LMB is really good at restoring handles and corners but they are pricey. Easily costs $350 for both. $195 for handles only. And depending on the corner wear it adds on more. Corners can be anywhere $100 and up I would say. Depends how bad it is. And you have to pay shipping both ways so I factor that into the cost.

Thanks for the reply. Yikes as to price. Guess I’ll have to think it over.

 

[fayden]

Thanks for the reply. Yikes as to price. Guess I’ll have to think it over.

I'm actually waiting for my Dark Caramel first to arrive back from LMB, so I can post some photos for you and you can decide if it's worth it or not.

 

[samfalstaff]

I'm actually waiting for my Dark Caramel first to arrive back from LMB, so I can post some photos for you and you can decide if it's worth it or not.

Sounds good. Did you get a color refresh? Dark caramel has such a distinct brown color that I’m curious as to how LMB handles it.